Description
This solicitation funds a single, high‑value research project (≈ $3 M) to quantify the non‑energy benefits of integrated residential electrification retrofit packages installed under California’s Equitable Building Decarbonization (EBD) Direct‑Install Program. The awardee will design and execute field‑based research, collect pre‑ and post‑retrofit data on indoor/outdoor air quality, health outcomes, thermal comfort, and cost‑affordability, and develop metrics and policy‑relevant recommendations. The work must include a statistically meaningful sample from at least two distinct communities, with at least 50 % of homes located in Investor‑Owned Utility service areas, and a minimum of 5 % of CEC funds dedicated to knowledge‑transfer activities. Deliverables include a final technical report, interim progress reports, data sets, and technology/knowledge‑transfer plans, all coordinated with the EBD program and reviewed by a Technical Advisory Committee.
• Conduct field measurements (air quality, health, comfort) before and after retrofit installations across ≥ 2 community types.
• Develop and validate quantitative metrics for non‑energy impacts and provide policy‑oriented analysis for IOU ratepayers.
• Produce knowledge‑transfer outputs (technology transfer plan, TAC reviews, public‑facing case studies) comprising at least 5 % of the $3 M award.